Constitutional Rights Foundation Orange County

Organization Overview

Constitutional Rights Foundation Orange County is located in Newport Beach, CA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Constitutional Rights Foundation Orange County employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Constitutional Rights Foundation Orange County is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Constitutional Rights Foundation Orange County generated $269.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $293.7k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CRF-OC IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH TO BE ACTIVE, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY, INTERACTIVE CIVIC AND LAW RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT STUDENT DIRECTLY WITH VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MOCK TRIAL COMBINES PERFORMANCE-BASED, LAW-RELATED EDUCATION WITH TOURNAMENT-STYLE, ACADEMIC COMPETITION. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, WORKING IN TEAMS UNDER THE CAREFUL GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION OF VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY COACHES AND TEACHERS, ANALYZE THE FACTS OF A HYPOTHETICAL CRIMINAL COURT CASE, PREPARE TRIAL STRATEGY, AND ENACT EVERY ROLE IN THE TRIAL PROCEEDINGS, EITHER AS MEMBERS OF THE PROSECUTION OR DEFENSE. THE TEAMS PRESENT THEIR CASES IN REAL OR VIRTUAL COURTROOMS BEFORE SITTING JUDGES AND ARE SCORED BY VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS. ALL TEAMS PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST FOUR ROUNDS OF COMPETITION. STUDENTS DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF OUR JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING, ANALYTICAL REASONING, COMMUNICATION, AND TEAM BUILDING SKILLS.


PEER COURT IS A UNIQUE JUVENILE CRIME DIVERSION PROGRAM THAT OFFERS BOTH A SECOND CHANCE TO FIRST-TIME JUVENILE OFFENDERS WHO HAVE COMMITTED NON-VIOLENT MISDEMEANORS AND A VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ORANGE COUNTY. PEER COURT SESSIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD VIRTUALLY WITH STUDENTS FROM ACROSS ORANGE COUNTY. AT EACH SESSION, A SITTING JUDGE PRESIDES, ATTORNEYS ADVISE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DESIGNATED AS "JURORS" ASSESS THE CASES PRESENTED AND ASSIGN APPROPRIATE SANCTIONS. STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS.


LAW DAY CONFERENCE ANNUALLY BRINGS TOGETHER 600 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, JUDGES, ATTORNEYS, AND TEACHERS ON THE CAMPUS OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY'S FOWLER SCHOOL OF LAW OR VIRTUALLY TO DISCUSS AND DEBATE TOPICAL LEGAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES OF RELEVANCE TO THE STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC. WORKSHOPS MODERATED BY LEADING EXPERTS IN RELEVANT FIELDS PROVIDE A LIVELY AND ENGAGING FORUM IN WHICH STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DISCUSS AND DEBATE THEIR OPINIONS ON THE ISSUES. PAST TOPICS EXPLORED EVIDENCE CAPTURED BY HIDDEN CAMERAS AND MICROPHONES, ACTUAL CRIMINAL RIGHTS COMPARED TO THOSE SHOWN ON TELEVISION, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION VERSUS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND PRIVACY ON SOCIAL MEDIA.CONSTITUTION DAY COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT MANDATES REQUIRING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ACCEPTING PUBLIC FUNDS TO CELEBRATE CONSTITUTION DAY. CRF-OC PROVIDES AN OUTREACH PROGRAM, PLACING VOLUNTEER JUDGES AND ATTORNEYS IN 8TH AND 12TH GRADE CLASSROOMS ACROSS ORANGE COUNTY FOR INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS. THIS YEAR'S PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND FREEDOM OF THE PRESS FOR THE TWELFTH GRADE PROGRAM AND THE ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY IN THE 8TH GRADE PROGRAM. ORANGE COUNTY CAREER FORUM ANNUALLY CONNECTS NEARLY 1,000 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A WIDE DIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. STUDENTS FROM ACROSS ORANGE COUNTY COME TOGETHER ON THE CAMPUS OF ORANGE COAST COLLEGE OR VIRTUALLY TO ATTEND WORKSHOPS THAT EXPOSE THEM TO CAREERS IN SUCH DIVERSE FIELDS AS LAW ENFORCEMENT, MEDICINE AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, AS WELL AS IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL JOB INTERVIEW. THE PROGRAM IS ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ORANGE COAST COLLEGE.MOOT COURT IS DESIGNED AS AN ORAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM SIMILAR TO THE FORMAT OF SPEECH AND DEBATE. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE GIVEN A SET OF FACTS THAT RAISE A LEGAL ISSUE. USING A CLOSED LIBRARY OF CASES, STUDENTS PRESENT AN ARGUMENT AS TO WHY THE COURT SHOULD RESOLVE THE ISSUE IN THEIR FAVOR. WINNERS FROM EACH SCHOOL ADVANCE TO THE COUNTY FINALS IN REAL COURTROOMS OR VIRTUALLY WITH JUDGES PRESIDING OVER THE PROCEEDINGS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Theresa Bernard
Program Manager
$67,456
Shara Beral Witkin
Executive Director
$53,841
Thomas W Tuttle
Vice President
$0
Eric S Pezold
President
$0
Brian Neach
Treasurer
$0
Matthew S Buttacavoli
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$101,404
Related organizations$0
Government grants $32,658
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$107,257
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$241,319
Total Program Service Revenue$40,275
Investment income $8,786
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$20,773
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $269,607

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Constitutional Rights Foundation Orange County has recieved totaling $36,095.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Orange County Bar Assoc Attorneys Contributing To Society Inc

Newport Beach, CA

PURPOSE: CONSTITUTIONAL FUTURES PROJECT: EMPOWERING OC YOUTH

$20,000
O L Halsell Foundation

Costa Mesa, CA

PURPOSE: OPERATING FUNDS

$10,000
Kenneth T And Eileen L Norris Foundation

Long Beach, CA

PURPOSE: PEER COURT

$3,000
Barnes Family Foundation

Sherman Oaks, CA

PURPOSE: TO HELP FUND THE MOCK TRIALS, PEER COURTS AND BUSINESS ISSUES PROGRAMS AND THE LAW DAY CONFERENCES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ORANGE COUNTY.

$3,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$95
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